Wolford is clearly on the recovery trail but changes in the way department stores display hosiery dented its wholesale turnover in key markets like the US, UK, France and Germany in the first nine months of the year.

Inditex had another good year in 2017, despite exchange rates denting its margin slightly. But its omnichannel focus drove it to higher sales and profits, and its new COO has been tasked with maintaining that momentum

​Lingerie giant Hunkemöller staged a click-and-buy fashion show for the very first time last week with the fast-expanding Dutch company showing a selection on pieces in the Afas Live concert hall in Amsterdam.